Illinois Gasoline and Fuel Sales Excise Tax audit

By: Mansoor Ansari

When you are buying and/or selling gas in Illinois, it is very unclear where your money is going. This blog is not written for the mere purpose of smearing the state of IL. I try my best to educate my clients on their audit, their obligations as a vendor of gasoline, as well as to deter future owners of buying a gas station in Illinois and the Chicagoland area.

Breakdown of Hidden Gas Costs in Illinois

Example: Purchasing 15 Gallons of Gas

  • Gallons: 15
  • Price per Gallon: $2.41

Taxes Included in the Cost

  • Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax: $0.18
  • Illinois Environmental Tax: $0.01
  • Illinois State Sales Tax: $0.11
  • Illinois Excise Tax: $0.19
  • Cook County and City Excise Tax: $0.11
  • County Home Rule Sales Tax: $0.01
  • Home Rule Rule Sales Tax: $0.02
  • Regional Transportation Sales Tax: $0.02

Final Breakdown

Raw Price of Gas: $1.75
Total (Gas + Tax): $26.18

Tax Bill Per Gallon: $0.66
Total Tax: $9.97

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